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Filipino sculptor Ben-Hur Villanueva passes away

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<p>MANILA — Noted Filipino sculptor Ben-Hur Villanueva has passed away. He was 81 years old.</p><p>His family confirmed Villanueva&#x27;s passing through a Facebook post last Saturday.</p><div><script src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v2.5" async="" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10222108380005493&amp;set=a.10202402316046210&amp;type=3&amp;theater" data-width="auto"> </div><p>Specializing in his brass, metal and wood sculptures, Villanueva is best known for his 3-meter &quot;Ang Supremo&quot; sculpture in Bonifacio Global City, as well as the sculpture of the Risen Christ sculpture in Caleruega in Nasugbu, Batangas.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/12/01/18/business-mentor-discovering-an-artist-in-baguio-city">Business Mentor: Discovering an Artist in Baguio City</a></li></ul><p>Aside from being one of the country&#x27;s notable sculptors, Villanueva was also an art teacher at the Ateneo de Manila University, where he taught for three decades.</p><p>He then relocated to Baguio City upon his retirement.</p><p>Those who want to pay tribute to Villanueva can visit his remains at the Avelino &quot;Boy&quot; Santiago Memorial Homes in San Mateo, Rizal.</p><p>His internment will be on Saturday, February 1.</p><p>Villanueva is survived by his wife Lolit and their eight children.</p>

<p>Noted Filipino sculptor Ben-Hur Villanueva has passed away. He was 81 years old.</p>

Noted Filipino sculptor Ben-Hur Villanueva has passed away. He was 81 years old.